Clean Economy

This team works to build the political and institutional frameworks to make the necessary economic changes possible in the fields of industry and trade. This means that we go deep in some sectors: working on the politics and policies required to transition steel, cement and chemicals sectors to net-zero pathways. But we also look at the cross-cutting policy changes required to shift whole economies via our industrial policy work. In the trade space, our work delves into a wide range of issues, from carbon border adjustment measures and trade agreements, to investor-state dispute settlement and reform of investment treaties.

The team seeks the goal of a climate-neutral material economy that allows for well-paying, resilient and zero carbon employment opportunities and supports inclusive, environmental and economic outcomes internationally.

It works with a range of public and civil society organisations and progressive businesses, building coalitions and generating thought leadership to secure the key changes in industrial, innovation and trade policy required to accelerate the whole of the economy to a net-zero compliant pathway.

Driving the climate transition requires us to systematically address every aspect of the economy including energy sources, industrial processes, supply chains, infrastructure, ancillary services and demand. Innovations such as digitalisation, robotics, and to materials must be accompanied by cleaner, more circular production and consumption systems and the promotion of clean investment.